Boat Insurance

Boat & Yacht Insurance

Chart Your Course with the Proper Boat Insurance

Looking to establish coverage for one of your most prized possessions? LoPriore Insurance Agency is a leading provider of boat insurance, tailored to fit your needs. We want to make sure that while you are out on the open water, you are covered should any unforeseen circumstances arise.

Whether your boat is a twenty foot pleasure boat, sailboat or a luxurious yacht, LoPriore Insurance can find coverage that protects your investment as well as your liability. Many companies offer optional coverages that allow you to tailor your policy to your needs.

Types of Watercraft We Cover

Watercraft liability and physical damage can, in some instances, be covered under your homeowners insurance. Separate watercraft policies are available as needed. Below is a list of common watercraft that can be covered with an insurance policy by us. Consult LoPriore Insurance to find out more.

Bow Rider

Cuddy Cabin

Center Consoles

Walk Around

Ski Boats

Pontoon Boats

Jet Boats

Personal Watercraft

Sailboats

Bass Boats

Fishing Boats

& More

Boat Insurance Coverage & Options

Property Coverage

Boat insurance is built to protect you from the loss of a prized possession and certain risks. Property coverage will assist you in repairing your boat should it be damaged by an accident. It can also help replace your boat should it be stolen. The great thing is that this coverage can protect your boat whether you are on the water or on dry land.

Liability Coverage

Should you be at fault in an accident and that accident damages either another boat, somebody’s personal property or causes injury to someone who is not in your boat, your liability can be covered under a boat insurance policy. We can discuss details to make sure your policy is built to cover your exposure.

Medical Payments

This is where coverage for medical expenses comes in for you and your passengers. This coverage will assist in covering expenses for you and your passengers in the form of hospital bills, x-rays, medication etc. You can enjoy yourself on the open water knowing that your policy is built to protect you and yours.

Uninsured watercraft coverage

Should you suffer damage and it is determined that the party at fault does not have coverage, you can be covered under your own insurance policy. Whether it is damage to your watercraft or injury to you or your passengers, uninsured watercraft coverage is here to protect you.

Frequently Asked Questions-Boat Insurance

How much does boat insurance cost?

When considering purchasing a boat and you are projecting the insurance costs for you boat, listed below are the key rating factors that make up the insurance rate.

Length of Boat

Value of Boat

Type of motor -including horsepower and speed

Operators Boating/Driving Experience

Docking and layup storage locations

Is my boat covered during transport (trailer)?

When transporting your Boat with your trailer attached to your vehicle that you are driving, neither your boat or trailer are covered in quite the same way as your car. Listed below are some examples on how its different.

If your boat causes damage to another vehicle, the damages you are responsible for could be covered up to the limits of your liability policy

If another car damages your boat in an accident, your car insurance will not apply to the damaged boat itself

If your boat detaches from the trailer and car and causes an accident, your car insurance would probably not cover those damages

Purchasing a Boat insurance policy would be peace of mind to protect you from the unexpected while you are towing your boat.

Is boat insurance required in Massachusetts?

Currently Massachusetts law does not require you to insure your boat to operate it. However most marinas and docking areas will require liability insurance to use their facilities. It also makes sense to cover your prized possession and also protect yourself from a possible liability claim brought against you while operating your boat.